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What to Do If Your Child with ADHD Won’t Eat

Lauren Smith, MABrian Clista, MD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Brian Clista, MD
Updated on December 3, 2025
Featuring Preeti Parikh, MDReviewed by Brian Clista, MD | December 3, 2025

Picky eating is one of the most common phases in young children, but for children with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), picky eating might be even more prevalent. In this video, learn tips to encourage regular and healthful eating for your child with ADHD, according to Preeti Parikh, MD, Executive Medical Director at GoodRx and pediatrician at Mount Sinai Hospital.

References

Glanzman, M. (2012). What should I feed my child with ADHD? Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD).

Johnson, R.J., et al. (2011). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: is it time to reappraise the role of sugar consumption? Postgraduate Medical Journal.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Brian Clista, MD
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Brian Clista, MD
Dr. Clista is a board-certified pediatrician who works in private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He previously served as a National Health Service Corporation Scholar in the inner city of Pittsburgh for 11 years.

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